For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,881 students in 24540, VA (there are , serving 144 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 24540, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24540, VA are Twin Springs Elementary School, O. Trent Bonner Middle School and G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24540 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24540, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24540, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twin Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Twin Springs Elem Cir
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 724-2666
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 724-2666
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Audubon Dr
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Grades: 6-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
6th Grade Academy At Arnett Hills
Alternative School
6811 Northmont Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Activ8 Academy
Alternative School
825 Piney Forest Road
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8134
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Public Schools Virtual Academy At Glenwood
Alternative School
1540 Halifax Road
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6400
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24540, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1540 Halifax Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
825 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
1005 North Main St
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
1005 N Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Grades: 4-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24540, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24540, VA include Twin Springs Elementary School, O. Trent Bonner Middle School and G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24540?
9 public schools are located in 24540.
What percentage of students in 24540 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 24540 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24540?
24540 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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